Our Story – Tabaka Mission Hospital

Where Healing Began

In 1976, a vision was born in the heart of Kisii County. What started as a small clinic with just a handful of beds has grown into one of the region's most trusted healthcare institutions.

Tabaka Mission Hospital was founded by missionaries with a simple yet powerful mission: to bring quality healthcare to underserved communities, treating every patient with dignity, compassion, and excellence.

Over the past 50+ years, we have expanded from a modest outpatient facility to a comprehensive Level 5 hospital, equipped with modern technology and staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals. But one thing has never changed—our commitment to serving our community with love and care.

Today, we proudly serve over 25,000 patients annually, offering specialized care across 15 departments while maintaining the personal touch that has defined us for decades.

Our Journey

Milestones That Shaped Us

Five decades of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our community

1976

The Beginning

Founded as a small mission clinic with 10 beds, serving the rural communities of Kisii County with basic healthcare services.

1985

First Expansion

Expanded to 50 beds and added our first surgical theater, enabling us to perform life-saving procedures.

1997

School of Nursing Opens

Established our School of Nursing to train the next generation of healthcare professionals, empowering our community.

2003

Maternity Wing

Opened a dedicated maternity and child health wing, making safe childbirth accessible to thousands of mothers.

2012

Level 5 Accreditation

Achieved Level 5 hospital status, recognizing our comprehensive services and commitment to excellence.

2020

Modern Facilities

Completed major infrastructure upgrades including digital X-ray, modern laboratory, and expanded ICU capacity.

Our Misson

Our mission as Tabaka, a non-profit Catholic health facility in Kisii County established to provide comprehensive, affordable, sustainable, holistic healthcare services and medical training following the example of Jesus Christ's teachings and the charisma of St. Camillus.

Our Vision

To offer comprehensive, holistic, and sustainable quality health to all regardless of class, race, gender, or creed.

Our Values

Guided by Our Core Principles

These values shape every decision we make and every interaction we have

Trust in God

We place our trust in God, seeking His guidance and wisdom as we provide compassionate, ethical, and life-changing healthcare.

Quality

We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality healthcare services that meet and exceed patient expectations.

Professionalism

We uphold the highest standards of competence, respect, ethics, and excellence in every aspect of patient care and service delivery.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions, ensuring transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.

Integrity

We act with honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct, earning the trust and confidence of our patients, staff, and community.

Empathy & Compassion

We treat every patient with kindness, understanding, and dignity, providing care that respects their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Partnership

We foster strong partnerships with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the community to achieve better health outcomes together.

Our Impact

Our Impact in Numbers

Measuring the difference we've made in our community

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Years of Service

Five decades serving our community

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Annual Patients

Lives touched every year

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Safe Deliveries

Bringing new life into the world

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Nurses Trained

Through our School of Nursing

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Departments

Comprehensive healthcare services

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Healthcare Workers

Dedicated professionals

The future

Looking Forward with Hope

As we reflect on our journey from a small mission clinic to a leading healthcare institution, we are filled with gratitude for the countless patients, staff, partners, and community members who have been part of our story.

But our story is far from over. We continue to invest in new technologies, expand our services, and train healthcare professionals who will serve for generations to come. We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical care while never losing sight of the human touch that makes healthcare truly healing.

Together, we are building a healthier future—one patient, one family, one community at a time.

We heal with our hands, but we care with our hearts. Every patient is family, every life matters, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Dennis Onsango

Tabaka Mission Hospital